Parker said the body was discovered just after 11 a.m. off of a path just beyond the tennis courts and was covered in leaves and debris.

At this time, the police are investigating the case as a homicide. The family has been notified.

According to Parker, it’s too early to tell how long the body has been there. Detectives are expected to remain on scene for several hours. The body has been taken to the Chief Medical Examiner.

WUSA9 Reporter Peggy Fox first reported the teen missing on Jan. 12 and spoke to the family about the search for their 16-year-old daughter.

Body found less than a mile from Alexandria home of missing teenager. Family of Jholie Moussa has been visited by detectives. Family is fearful it might be her. No official identification yet. @wusa9pic.twitter.com/7EmeT2K3xo